The Author's POV

Chapter 612

A new morning arrived.

As soon as I woke up, I washed up and had breakfast with my family. After that, I got changed and left the apartment. Not going to lie, the last part took me a little longer than expected due to some unforeseen circumstances. Nevertheless, I was still on time.

"Are you ready?"

I was greeted by Amanda when I arrived at the front of the flat. She looked quite vivacious with her long white skirt and a black turtleneck that hid her neck.

Upon seeing her, I apologized immediately.

"Sorry, Nola was giving me a hard time."

"What happened this time?"

"…She had a nightmare, and she didn't want to let go of me."

Amanda covered her mouth and laughed.

"That's adorable."

"Not when you're in a hurry."

"It's fine, let's go. I've got the driver waiting downstairs."

"Thanks…"

Thanking Amanda, my mood shifted. Not in a good way as I was reminded of my purpose.

'...It's been a while since I last paid a visit.'

To Smallsnake's grave.

About a year or so.

I just couldn't bear to go. It reminded me of my failure. My failure in saving someone that was dear to me.

...But I also knew that this couldn't go on anymore.

As I was getting ready to leave for Immorra, I thought I should pay him a visit. It was about time I moved on.

"It's alright."

I felt Amanda squeeze my hand as she looked up at me. Meeting her gaze, I felt my heart calm down a little as a smile spread across my face.

Then, squeezing her hand back, I leaned my body forward and gave her a peck on the cheek.

"You…"

"Thanks."

I let go of her hand and moved away toward the elevators. Pretending ignorance to her bewildered expression.

It was about time I got her back because of how cheeky she had been acting lately. I was satisfied with just seeing her reaction.

…and it was exactly because of this feeling that I was experiencing that my face turned somber.

'I can't lose this.'

This little joy in my life.

It was probably the only thing that was stopping me from losing it.

So…

I had to do everything to not lose it.

***

Amanda stared at Ren's parting back with her hand pressed against the side of her cheek.

'It's hot.'

to herself while she felt the heat rise on

likely because this was the first time he had ever

it would always be her who initiated.

to force her emotions on him. Even though their progress was extremely slow, it was nonetheless still progress,

were testimony to this, and her heart warmed

But...

with her arm while her other hand touched

was just

***

Tap. Tap. Tap.

flashed across Ryan's screen as his fingers danced on the

to see what the tabs exhibited given

five monitors in front of him, Ryan's hand paused. Then, with a furrow of his brows, he mumbled under his

disable the system, the generator will activate and the enemies will be

one of

backup generator for their system. You must act quickly since the only thing I can assist you with is preventing any communication from leaking

[No problem]

echoed inside

It belonged to Ava.

back at you in ten minutes. We should be

"Got it."

shut

back toward the main screen, Ryan took a pen from the side of his desk and signed something

able to meet our monthly

were required by law to meet certain monthly

an issue before, but when their mercenary organization rose in status, they were required to

ranked mercenary group weren't something to be trifled with. It wasn't just the fame that came with it, but they were also granted priority to certain dungeons. That alone was a great incentive

the moment, it was Hein and Ava's turn to complete the

this mission complete, we can relax for another

the table and reclined

stared at

job sure is

his absence, but even after two years

took over his role that he understood

not think about

chest tighten whenever

this time had passed, he couldn't move on from

was still a teenager, or maybe because Smallsnake meant so much to him, but every day, he would

want such a situation to

Ding—!

then, Ryan received a message. It

are going to another planet in two days' time. I

of times as

he tried to calm down, but when he saw the words

with all of

'Calm down Ryan.'

him to quell his rough breathing, and even then, he could feel his heart beating uncontrollably inside of

"Huff…huff…"

he brought his fingers to

[Okay.]

contained a single word.

seat once he sent the

his mirror while resting both of his hands on the desk to support his body. He said, staring at his swollen

I need to

***

"We're here."

black car and stretched my body. A familiar

eyes while breathing

'Here I am.'

while since I had been here. Honestly, everything felt so

couldn't quite put how I was feeling

away at the little sanity that I had

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